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Formative Assessment Probes: Is It a Theory? Speaking the Language of Science

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue focuses on a probe that is designed to find out if students (and teachers) distinguish scientific theories from the common use of the word theory and if they understan...

Elementary Assessment Multilingual Learners

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Science 101: How Do We Use Calculus in Science?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue describes the role of calculus in science classes....

Elementary Middle School Engineering Mathematics Professional Learning old

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Safety First: Feather, Feet, and Fin Safety in the Classroom

This article describes the safety and responsibility issues that come with using animals in the classroom....

Elementary Life Science Labs Safety

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Methods and Strategies: Sculpt-a-Scientist

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue describes an artistic activity that shapes fourth-grade students' perceptions of scientists....

Elementary General Science 5E Instructional Materials NGSS Pedagogy Teaching Strategies Careers Multicultural New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

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Engineering Encounters: The Tightrope Challenge

When confronted with a robotics engineering task, fourth-grade students develop growth mindsets....

Elementary Engineering STEM Science and Engineering Practices

NSTA Press Book

Dark as a Shadow: I Wonder Why

Time for shadow play! After reading about how light and objects interact to create shadows, young children won’t be able to resist twisting, wiggling, bending, and shaking to see the phenomenon for themselves. To add to the enjoyment, Dark as a Sha...

By Lawrence F. Lowery

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Physical Science Instructional Materials

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Teaching Through Trade Books: Will It Sink or Will It Float?

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s trade books and accompanying activities help students investigate the concept of sinking and floating in more depth....

Early Childhood Elementary